If you’re concerned about your fertility after being diagnosed with thyroid disease, you might be wondering what the future of your reproductive health looks like. Here’s what you need to know.
Discover more information about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and how it affects the female reproductive organs.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormone imbalance that is common in the reproductive years. PCOS can affect the frequency or duration of periods and/or cause increased levels of androgen (the male hormone). Also, the ovaries may develop small cysts, which can affect the body’s ability to release eggs on a regular basis. At this time, there is no known cause of PCOS.
Generally, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome occurs near a female’s first period. However, significant weight gain can contribute to PCOS’ occurrence later in life.
Irregularity with periods. Extended, infrequent, or irregular menstrual cycles. The irregularity can range from heavy periods to five weeks between periods to fewer than nine periods in a year.
Excess of male hormones (androgens) such as Testosterone. This could result in acne or extra body and facial hair.
Polycystic ovaries. The ovaries are larger than usual. There are follicles surrounding the eggs, which might inhibit regular ovarian function.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause the following complications:
Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is challenging because there is no definitive test. The doctor will use the patient’s medical history and a physical exam before making a diagnosis. Other possible tests used for diagnosis could include a(n):
For patients who have PCOS as a result of obesity, lifestyle changes will be recommended. This includes increasing exercise and lowering calorie intake to encourage weight loss.
In other cases, doctors may suggest the following medicinal therapies to treat PCOS:
Additional therapies may be suggested to treat the complications, such as abnormal hair growth and infertility, of PCOS. More details are available after consultation with the doctor.
Contact your local URA clinic in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, and Wayne, NJ for more information. Your friendly URA team will be happy to provide more details on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and discuss treatment options.
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